retail

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The former “Cosby Show” actor became the subject of viral job-shaming, with critics mocking him for working retail decades after his television success.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

The WRS is increasingly advising caution about the U.S. economy since retail purchasing is trending toward discounters, suggesting pressures may be building among lower- and middle-income consumers.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Ever since it emerged out of California’s skateboard shops and from the streets of Flatbush in Brooklyn, N.Y., in the 1980s, however, this category has exploded into a multibillion-dollar retail business.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

After having to stall the opening because of last year’s fires, this retail location demonstrates the continued resilience of the L.A. community as they continue to fundraise and support local fire recovery efforts.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

You take the retail job, flip burgers at McDonald’s, if you’re one of the lucky few who even gets that much.

From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah